Keith Sattizahn

HARRISBURG Keith "Buddy" Sattizahn, 56, passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at his home with his devoted "family" - Beverly Frey, his companion, and his beloved dogs - at his side. He lost his two-month struggle with cancer. He was born in York, on November 11, 1958, to the late Clark E. Sattizahn and Doris Boxley. He graduated with honors from York Country Day School in 1976 where he was also very active in sports. Keith attended Dickinson College in Carlisle. Keith was a Nisbet Scholar, a member of an experimental program allowing students to design their own educational programs. Keith was very active in politics and public policy. While at Dickinson, Keith even sought a seat on the York Area School Board. He worked with the campus radio station, the Mermaid Players theatre group, and the Big/Little program, which matched Dickinson students with low-income children from the Carlisle area. After leaving Dickinson, Keith chose to stay in Carlisle. Later he worked for QVC and was an early product presenter for QVC with Mike Rowe. Keith eventually got his certification as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) and was employed by Gaudenzia House. In the last few years, he administered a "sober house" in Colonial Park. He was a board member of Harrisburg PFLAG. Keith was also a very active volunteer, a board member, and later board chairman of "Loaves of Love", the Food Bank for folks with HIV/AIDS started 18 years ago at Harris Street Church. Keith was a member of Harris Street United Methodist Church and served as a church council member. Keith was a very gifted and accomplished pianist, a top-flight Philadelphia Eagles fan, and a friend to many. He is survived by his sister, Candance S. Gingerich; stepfather, Gary L. Gingerich; cousin, Rev. Adrian Boxley; one niece; and one nephew. A memorial service for Keith will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Harris Street United Methodist Church, 250 Harris St., Harrisburg, PA 17102-2446. Arrangements by Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home.